Best Schools in Stoddard County, MO
Stoddard County, MO has 30 public schools (11 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,675 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Stoddard County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Stoddard County, MO
The top high schools in Stoddard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bell City High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bell City R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 100 Students
2. Richland High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 122 Students
3. Dexter High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter R-xi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 587 Students
4. Puxico High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
5. Bernie High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bernie R-xiii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 228 Students
6. Advance High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Advance R-iv • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 183 Students
7. Bloomfield High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield R-xiv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
8. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
9. Twin Rivers High
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Projected Test Scores
Twin Rivers R-x • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 249 Students
10. Mingo Puxico Technical High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades 12 • 24 Students
Best Middle Schools in Stoddard County, MO
The top middle schools in Stoddard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. T. S. Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dexter R-xi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 443 Students
2. Bloomfield Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield R-xiv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 174 Students
3. Puxico Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 181 Students
4. Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Stoddard County, MO
The top elementary schools in Stoddard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 145 Students
2. Bernie Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bernie R-xiii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 280 Students
3. Zalma Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Zalma R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 115 Students
4. Central Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Dexter R-xi • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 451 Students
5. Advance Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Advance R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 237 Students
6. Puxico Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Puxico R-viii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 358 Students
7. Bloomfield Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Bloomfield R-xiv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 258 Students
8. Fisk Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Twin Rivers R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 345 Students
9. Matthews Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
New Madrid Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 141 Students
10. Southwest Elem.
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Projected Test Scores
Dexter R-xi • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 473 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Stoddard County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Stoddard County, MO has a total population of 28,672 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Stoddard County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Stoddard County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stoddard County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Stoddard County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Stoddard County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Stoddard County, MO
How many schools are in Stoddard County, MO?
Stoddard County, MO has 30 public schools: 11 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,675 students in total.
How do schools in Stoddard County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Stoddard County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Stoddard County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Stoddard County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Stoddard County
6 places in Stoddard County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Dexter R-Xi (5 schools)
- Puxico R-Viii (4 schools)
- Bloomfield R-Xiv (3 schools)